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Sant Feliu de Guíxols weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Sant Feliu de Guíxols at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 23.8°
Sunshine a year
2,460 h
Rain a year
643 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
12 m

Climate in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Sant Feliu de Guíxols has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Sant Feliu de Guíxols

The best time to visit Sant Feliu de Guíxols is from July to August. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to November. The wettest month is October with 83 mm of precipitation.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in spring

Mar – May

33

Poor

  • 17–22 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 8.9 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in autumn

Sep – Nov

52

Fair

  • 18–26 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6.0 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

  • 14–15 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sant Feliu de Guíxols for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

51

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: July – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:5919:08

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:41–08:36 · evening 18:31–19:26
Blue hour
Morning 07:31–07:41 · evening 19:26–19:36

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Sant Feliu de Guíxols compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 18°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°20°
Night-time low15°11°
Sea21°18°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Sant Feliu de Guíxols in October?

In October, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 10 min07:59 – 19:08
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
55 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %53 %
  • Seaweight 25 %37 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Sant Feliu de Guíxols: score 99 against 51. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Sant Feliu de Guíxols
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score5199better
Daytime high22°29°
Night-time low14°20°
Sea19.6°23.8°
Sunshine5.8 h8.9 hbetter
Rainy days84better
Rainfall83 mm28 mmbetter
Muggy days3better17

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

22January14° · Sea 14° · 4.9 h

In January, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in January
25February15° · Sea 13° · 5.7 h

In February, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in February
25March17° · Sea 13° · 6.3 h

In March, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in March
27April19° · Sea 14° · 7.0 h

In April, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in April
47May22° · Sea 16° · 7.7 h

In May, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in May
83June26° · Sea 20° · 8.6 h

In June, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in June
95July29° · Sea 23° · 9.3 h

In July, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in July
99August29° · Sea 24° · 8.9 h

In August, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in August
83September26° · Sea 22° · 7.1 h

In September, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in September
51October22° · Sea 20° · 5.8 h

In October, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in October
21November18° · Sea 17° · 5.0 h

In November, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in November
22December15° · Sea 15° · 4.6 h

In December, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 29°

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 49 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 14°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2214°5°13.5°4.9 h755
FebruaryFeb2515°5°13.0°5.7 h746
MarchMar2517°7°13.2°6.3 h863
AprilApr2719°9°14.2°7.0 h965
MayMay4722°13°16.4°7.7 h858
JuneJun8326°17°20.1°8.6 h531
JulyJul9529°20°22.7°9.3 h322
AugustAug9929°20°23.8°8.9 h428
SeptemberSep8326°17°22.4°7.1 h868
OctoberOct5122°14°19.6°5.8 h883
NovemberNov2118°9°16.8°5.0 h870
DecemberDec2215°6°14.7°4.6 h755

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

41.78° N, 3.03° E · 12 m · Europe/Madrid

Sea temperatureUp to 24° in August
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October19.6°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.4 – 21.2 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.6°8 in 10 years 18.4° – 21.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Sant Feliu de Guíxols ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 22.7 and 25.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.5°12.9°14.3°cold
FebruaryFeb13.0°12.5°13.5°cold
MarchMar13.2°12.6°13.8°cold
AprilApr14.2°13.5°14.9°cold
MayMay16.4°15.6°17.5°cold
JuneJun20.1°19.0°21.8°refreshing
JulyJul22.7°21.0°24.5°refreshing
AugustAug23.8°22.7°25.5°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.4°21.0°23.8°refreshing
OctoberOct19.6°18.4°21.2°fresh
NovemberNov16.8°15.9°18.0°cold
DecemberDec14.7°13.9°15.7°cold
Sunshine2,460 hours a year
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,460 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 52 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, 52 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain643 mm a year, most in October
Rain

Rain in Sant Feliu de Guíxols: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
643 mm on 83 days
Wettest month
Oct · 83 mm
Driest month
Jul · 22 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 83 mm

In October, Sant Feliu de Guíxols has about 8 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.

UV indexUp to 9 in June
Sun protection

UV index in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 35 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 65 min
Olive skin
about 80 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & cloudsWindiest in April: 20 km/h
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

How breezy and how cloudy Sant Feliu de Guíxols is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Sant Feliu de Guíxols typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar – Apr, Nov.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
48 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 35 %
Cloudiest month
Oct · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 55 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Sant Feliu de Guíxols: variable cloud, with about 5.8 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity22 days of 30° or more a year
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

How often the day gets hot in Sant Feliu de Guíxols (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
22 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Sant Feliu de Guíxols has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    26

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    54

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    51

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 50 min
Distance
1,110 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Spain

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+34
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Sant Feliu de Guíxols vs Tossa de Mar

In October Tossa de Mar has the better holiday weather (score 63 vs 51). During the day Tossa de Mar is 2 °C warmer than Sant Feliu de Guíxols. The sea in Tossa de Mar is 1 °C warmer.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols vs Tossa de Mar, in October
in OctoberSant Feliu de GuíxolsTossa de Mar
Holiday weather score5163
Daytime high22°24°
Sea20°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJul – AugJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberSant Feliu de Guíxols 22°Tossa de Mar 24°
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In October, Sant Feliu de Guíxols ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Besalú22°82
  3. 3Figueres22°82
  4. 4Girona23°80
  5. 5Vilanova i la Geltrú23°77
  6. 6La Seu d'Urgell20°77
  7. 7Badalona23°21°75
  8. 8Sabadell22°75
  9. 23Sant Feliu de GuíxolsThis page22°20°51
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Frequently asked questions about Sant Feliu de Guíxols

When is the best time to visit Sant Feliu de Guíxols?

The best time to visit Sant Feliu de Guíxols is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Sant Feliu de Guíxols?

The sea temperature in Sant Feliu de Guíxols ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Sant Feliu de Guíxols in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Sant Feliu de Guíxols?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.

When does it rain most in Sant Feliu de Guíxols?

The wettest month is October with 83 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 22 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Sant Feliu de Guíxols get?

Sant Feliu de Guíxols gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Sant Feliu de Guíxols in?

Sant Feliu de Guíxols is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Sant Feliu de Guíxols?

A nonstop flight from London to Sant Feliu de Guíxols takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,110 km.

Which school holidays are best for Sant Feliu de Guíxols?

Sant Feliu de Guíxols has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 54, summer holidays 98, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 22.